100% of funds raised will be used by Caritas in Cuba for the benefit of the Cuban people devastated by Hurricane Irma in Cuba

September 21, 2017 (LOS ANGELES) – The Cali Cubans for Cuba Hurricane Relief fundraiser, organized by the Law Offices of Georgianna Junco-Kelman in partnership with Friends of Caritas Cubana, seeks to raise vital funds to assist the rebuilding efforts of the Cuban people. Every dollar raised will be earmarked exclusively for those who have been devastated by Hurricane Irma in Cuba.

Restaurateur and renowned Chef Frank Leon is the leading event sponsor who will open the doors of his Studio City restaurant Ceremony on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:30 pm. The festivities will include dinner, hosted cocktails, a cigar lounge, live music, dancing, entertainment, a fund the mission moment, and opportunity drawings.

"The impact of Hurricane Irma on the Cuban people has been particularly devastating, both in terms of immediate living conditions and longer-term rebuilding,” stated Consuelo Isaacson, President of Friends of Caritas Cubana. “Caritas in Cuba has an unimpeachable record of delivering services directly to those most in need, and Friends of Caritas Cubana is their largest worldwide donor. There simply is no better way to help those most impacted by the Hurricane."

“I am grateful and honored to be a part of an incredible community of California Cubans who are coming forward with a generous spirit to help the people in our homeland of Cuba at a time of their greatest need,” stated Georgianna Junco-Kelman, attorney and creator of the Cali-Cubans For Cuba Hurricane Relief fundraiser.

About Friends of Caritas Cubana

Friends of Caritas Cubana is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capacity of Caritas in Cuba to provide humanitarian, emergency, and social services to the people of Cuba. Caritas in Cuba provides humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable citizens: the elderly, children, people with disabilities and autism, and people living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to conducting programs for these populations, Caritas also provides emergency assistance/relief as needed in the aftermath of natural disasters and hurricanes. Friends of Caritas Cubana has actively supported Caritas in Cuba since 1999 and have received all necessary US Government licenses and approvals to conduct its activity with total transparency and in accordance with US and Cuban law. For additional information, visit www.friendsofcaritascubana.org and follow us on Facebook.